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Saturday, March 5, 2011

Pork Meatballs in Chipotle Sauce - Albondigas

From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...Folks who have followed One Perfect Bite from its inception, know that I do some unusual testing at this time of year. I tackle bookmarked recipes and untried holiday desserts in February and March because that's when I finally have time for testing and sorting through them. I also try to create a backlog of dishes that can be used when we're traveling or my family is visiting. I must be honest and tell you that I never dreamed this recipe would make it to the final cut. It was tested because our older grandsons love meatballs and I was looking for a recipe that would fill the bottomless pits we've come to call their stomachs. Bob made the first call and insisted I sit down and try them with him. Between the two of us we finished half the recipe. These are really nice. While you probably won't request them for your final meal, they make for wonderful family eating and add a little spice to an ordinary meatball dinner. The recipe was developed by Martha Stewart and I have no hesitation in recommending it to you. The heat in the recipe comes from chipotle chiles. If you use both of the recommended chiles, you will have pleasantly, but distinctively, hot meatballs. If that is more than you dare to chance, use just one. The meatballs can be made two days before serving and slowly rewarmed. They can be served over rice for a meal, but if made smaller they would also make a wonderful tapas-style appetizer. I know you'll like these. Here's the recipe.

There is something about men and meatballs. All of my men love them. I am very lukewarm about the idea of having them, while the guys are always are most excited! I think the chipotle in these might pique my own interest! And, if my little grandson likes meatballs like his dad and Pop Pop, his Noni will be LOVING meatballs! Good to have a recipe I may like as well as them. ;)Blessings~ Tanna

I have to agree with Tanna---meatballs are a big blip on a guy's radar screen. I love 'em but Cindy is lukewarm to 'em. I like mine with jalapenos, but yours sound good with the spiciness. Excellent post!

Mary, These look so Yummy good! I just love using ground pork. It has so much flavor. I might just crank the heat down a little, for me. This will cetainly be on StoneGable's menu!As always you always bring the best to the blog!Yvonne

What a great way to sneak in vegetables to a family favorite (and a great use for left over adobo sauce). It also seems like this recipe would be pretty flexible for changing out ingredients. Thank you for the inspiration.

I love it when I try a recipe and end up surprised by how well it turns out. :) These sound quite good - the zucchini intrigues me as well. I tried a new meatball recipe over the holidays from Paula Deen's magazine and they were quite delicious. Everyone liked them so much at Christmas, they asked me to make them again at New Year's. Those were appetizer meatballs, though. I'll have to try these, too.

Dear Mary, Thank you for your birthday wishes. You make everything I like! These meatballs look great. Thanks for the secret. I will try it when I see a recipe I would like to try. Have a wonderful weekend. Blessings, Catherine xo

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